We are saddened to report that at least 12 people were killed in a head-on crash between a church bus and pick-up truck outside San Antonio, Texas today.

A witness who came upon the scene of the accident, told reporters that the church bus was carrying older passengers. He said there were possibly seven fatalities, saying, “It was a really gruesome scene.”

ALL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED TONIGHTChurch Family,We have received word that the bus carrying our senior adults back from their retreat was involved in an accident. We understand there have been some fatalities. All activities for tonight are cancelled, including dinner. The Sanctuary will be open this evening for prayer and support. Please be in prayer for all involved.God bless you,Pastor Brad and the Staff at FBCNB

OFFICIAL STATEMENT 3/29/17 4:52pmAt approximately 2 pm this afternoon, a group of our senior adults were returning home from a 3-day retreat at Alto Frio Baptist Encampment when their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision.We have heard that there have been fatalities, but we have not received any official details from the local authorities.We are ministering to family members to help them deal with this tragedy. Counselors will be on hand at the church tomorrow.If you’re a Christian, you can pray for those who lost their loved ones and for the church family.

The pastor of the church, Brad McLean, told mySA.com the van was carrying seniors from the Alto Frio Baptist Camp and Conference Center who were on a choir retreat, where they sang and did bible study.

“We just want to be, obviously, thoughtful of the families,” McLean told the news outlet. “We know one of our church vans was involved in the accident. We’re just continuing to wait on information.”

The Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office said that Highway 83 North is closed South of Garner State Park, and will be closed for several hours.

Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone involved in this horrific tragedy.

“We are saddened by the loss of life and our hearts go out to all those affected,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement. “We thank the first responders working on the scene in the wake of this unimaginable tragedy, and ask that all Texans join us in offering their thoughts and prayers.”